Ok, i got my butt kick today and i am licking my wounds. I went in to replace a sloppy inner tie rod. if i am calling it the right thing. this is the one attached to the end of the drag link and pitman arm. I cannot get the little b$%terd to come out. I have no swing room to drive a hammer onto the bolt to force it out and i am sure there are tools made to do this. Could someone tell me a secret?

Mad, you are awesome and that tool more than paid for itself. Scared me when it finally came loose but thank you. Now i just need to reset my steering wheel because i am a rock and move the pitman arm.

Yeah, that stored energy will sneak up on you! Did the '85 IDI a couple weeks back, one of 'em was still holding after I cranked on the tool, took the wrench off the tool to take a breather and just while it was sitting there -- POP!

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